Latest particulate matter - PM2.5 data map

View the latest PM 2.5 (Fine Particulate Matter) data. Instructions on how to use the map are below.

Please note that air quality data may be missing or delayed for many reasons that are beyond our control including local power or communications outages, instrument calibration cycles or failure.

PM2.5 µg/m3 (1hr avg.)

500 +
250 - 500
100 - 250
80 - 100
60 - 80
40 - 60
25 - 40
15 - 25
5 - 15
0 - 5
No PM2.5 data

Pollutant Objective

There is no Air Quality Objective for PM2.5 over a one hour average period. However, there is a PM2.5 24-hour average objective.

Read more about the province's Air Quality Objectives and Standards.

How to use the map

  • Navigate: Use your mouse to click and drag the map to a desired location
  • Zoom in to view individual stations: Use the + and - buttons on the top left of the map to increase or decrease the magnification size of the map
  • View station data: All circles represent an air monitoring stations. Click on a circle to view that station's data.
  • Reset Map: Use the Home Button to reset the map.

Abbreviations

  • PM2.5 = fine particles with diameters of 2.5 microns (millionths of a metre) and smaller
  • PM10 = small particles (including PM2.5) with diameters of 10 microns and smaller
  • O3 = ozone
  • NO2 = nitrogen dioxide
  • SO2 = sulphur dioxide
  • TRS = total reduced sulphur
  • ppb = parts per billion
  • ppm = parts per million
  • µg/m3 = micrograms per cubic metre
  • N/A = Readings are monitored but are not available at this time.

Data

Data is refreshed every 60 minutes. View our data license agreement and disclaimer.

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